NCLEX RN to LPN

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SO I failed my first attempt to the NCLEX RN.... a few nurses that I know suggested that I take the NCLEX LPN instead so that i start working and get experience before i take the RN.... I mean if that was the case I would have taken the NCLEX PN, WHAT IM SAYING IS SOME OF THE STUDY MATERIAL IS DIFFERENT BETWEEN BOTH EXAMS...feeling blue....i feel like no one believes in me....

what is the difference? all of my study material is for the RN, so can i still use that, do i need to get PN question bank/study guide...??

well, if your state let you take LVN, simply take both RN and LVN in two weeks apart.

And remember your main major is RN

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Specializes in LTC.

What makes you think you will pass the NCLEX PN either? Do you know why you failed the NCLEX RN? Until you answer that question there is no point in taking any NCLEX exam, PN or RN.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
It's a moot point as NY BoN does not permit RN graduates to sit the NCLEX-PN

Again to the OP await your candidate performance report, create a targeted study plan and try again with the knowledge of having faced the test once and knowing what tested areas are more challenging for you.

This.

Your best bet is to figure out a study plan. :yes:

The first step is to look at your performance report when you are able to receive it.

Learn how to understand the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse:

1. Safe, effective care;

2.Health promotion;

3.Physiological Integrity;

4.Psychosocial integrity

Will determine WHAT the question is asking you; the question may be Respiratory related-but is it a Health Promotion or a Safety, or a Physiological or a Psychosocial one? Would you know the difference and choose the BEST answer?

Once one understands the concepts of NCLEX, they can do so successfully.

Looking forward once you find out what categories you did not pass in, review questions, rationales, if you don't understand the rationale THEN refer to content to understand the rationale-lather, rinse, repeat. ;)

Best wishes.

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Specializes in Emergency Department.
It's a moot point as NY BoN does not permit RN graduates to sit the NCLEX-PN

Again to the OP await your candidate performance report, create a targeted study plan and try again with the knowledge of having faced the test once and knowing what tested areas are more challenging for you.

This.

Your best bet is to figure out a study plan. :yes:

The first step is to look at your performance report when you are able to receive it.

Learn how to understand the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse:

1. Safe, effective care;

2.Health promotion;

3.Physiological Integrity;

4.Psychosocial integrity

Will determine WHAT the question is asking you; the question may be Respiratory related-but is it a Health Promotion or a Safety, or a Physiological or a Psychosocial one? Would you know the difference and choose the BEST answer?

Once one understands the concepts of NCLEX, they can do so successfully.

Looking forward once you find out what categories you did not pass in, review questions, rationales, if you don't understand the rationale THEN refer to content to understand the rationale-lather, rinse, repeat. ;)

Best wishes.

Another thing to remember is when you're sitting for the exam, expect to go 265 and 6 hours. It could shut off sooner than that, but plan to go the full distance. When you get a new question, take a deep breath, read the question & answer it in your mind. Then read the answers. Compare the official answers to what you thought the answer should be. If something is similar, you might be in the right ball park. Here's a key thing: Go back and re-read the question and look for key words and phrases. Sometimes you might realize you read the question wrong when you do this. (I'm guilty of that...) Then read the answers again and choose the most correct answer. Submit and move on.

Don't worry about the last question you had, you can't change the past. Don't worry about the next question because you don't know what it'll be. The only question that matters is the one in front of you and you MUST answer it. So, focus on that question because it's the only one that matters and do your best. Wrong answers will happen and are expected. It's part of the process.

You've now had one good look at the exam process and the next one should be less stressful.

Also, your CPR report will tell you where you need to concentrate your studies. If all areas are near passing standard, you're probably having a test-taking issue rather than a content issue.

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This.

Your best bet is to figure out a study plan. :yes:

The first step is to look at your performance report when you are able to receive it.

Learn how to understand the four concepts of becoming a competent, entry-level nurse:

1. Safe, effective care;

2.Health promotion;

3.Physiological Integrity;

4.Psychosocial integrity

Will determine WHAT the question is asking you; the question may be Respiratory related-but is it a Health Promotion or a Safety, or a Physiological or a Psychosocial one? Would you know the difference and choose the BEST answer?

Once one understands the concepts of NCLEX, they can do so successfully.

Looking forward once you find out what categories you did not pass in, review questions, rationales, if you don't understand the rationale THEN refer to content to understand the rationale-lather, rinse, repeat. ;)

Best wishes.

very nice comment and so encouraging. thanks

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